Assistant Professor- Forensic Psychiatrist

Assistant Professor- Forensic Psychiatrist

Position Details

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Come Meet Marshall and discover what it means to be part of the Marshall University family! We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. Employee Leave
• Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.

Position Information

Banner Position Number - 001993

Position Title - Assistant Professor- Forensic Psychiatrist

Classification Title - Assistant Professor

Department - SOM-Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine - MU9460

Job Description - Academic psychiatry department seeks full time board eligible/board certified forensic psychiatrists to join a growing department featuring a newly ACGME accredited psychiatry residency program. Duties may include outpatient, inpatient and consult psychiatry. Faculty psychiatrists will be involved in the teaching and supervision of medical students and psychiatry residents. Opportunities for scholarship and research are available and participation in such is encouraged. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Location - MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine

Salary Range - Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Qualifications Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description. Required Qualifications

Education - Board Certified or Board eligible in Psychiatry

Experience - Must quality for medical licensure in West Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications

Education - Medical degree or foreign equivalent.

Experience - Must have completed a residency in Psychiatry. Must be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry. Must have a full and unrestricted West Virginia medical license at time of employment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - MU1758F

Open Date - 11/07/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae

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